Guest geordiejen Posted October 3, 2011 Report Posted October 3, 2011 hi guys as some of you may know im building a corridor along the front of the loft with 3 sections.the front where the birds are will be all dowelled but i have had an idea which would save me money in buying bamboo canes.i can get 100 16-18mm canes at 2 metres long.im going to try that as its only 26 pounds for 100 off ebay.could be a real money saver if it works.
OLDYELLOW Posted October 3, 2011 Report Posted October 3, 2011 down side is you wont be able to fix them as hollow , instead of using dowel use some tile batton or 2 x 2 , cut into 2 x 1
ovy1255 Posted October 3, 2011 Report Posted October 3, 2011 OFTEN WONDERED HOW MUCH 8mm or 10mm plastic pipe is either central heating pipe or maybe pup beer lines.few extra cross braces
Guest geordiejen Posted October 3, 2011 Report Posted October 3, 2011 i was also thinking on using the canes to divide the sections to allow more airflow.is their any drawbacks from the cocks seeing the hens?this loft is not intended for racing just seperate sections to split cocks hens and a section for ybs.i could just put up perches on the sides with a board behind it.
OLDYELLOW Posted October 3, 2011 Report Posted October 3, 2011 If splitting the sexes for motivation then pointless using a see through wall as the motivation is lost
Fly_caster Posted October 3, 2011 Report Posted October 3, 2011 Electrical cabing conduit is excellent. Although hollow, you can screw through it although it will need support approx. every 600mm. to maintain its rigidity. We sone the same thing in our sections, might post a pic. if I can find one. Available from Electrical Wholesalers, look for the heavier type, normally available in bundles of 20 x 3M lengths for about £20, thats 100 feet for £25. Hope this helps. Steve
Fly_caster Posted October 3, 2011 Report Posted October 3, 2011 Not great shots but you get the idea............ ATB, Steve
Wiley Posted October 4, 2011 Report Posted October 4, 2011 some people use clothes line instead of dowels
gd Posted October 4, 2011 Report Posted October 4, 2011 Keep your eyes open on the bay got 1200' of 9 mm dowelling for less than 20 quid last week - all 2 foot lengths though.
just ask me Posted October 4, 2011 Report Posted October 4, 2011 some cracking ideas lads :emoticon-0137-clapping:
buster151 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Posted October 5, 2011 don't know if this is of use www.woodworks craft supplies they even deliver
Guest geordiejen Posted October 5, 2011 Report Posted October 5, 2011 got the bamboo today.seems to be strong enough only time will tell haha.
just ask me Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 got the bamboo today.seems to be strong enough only time will tell haha. should be grand
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